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Sad plight of city's sick pets
Recently, in the middle of the night I had the sad task of taking my desperately ill and suffering dog to be put to sleep.
After 8pm most North Leeds vets take advantage of the emergency service provided by the Animal Hospital at Morley but for North Leeds residents this involves a 40 minutes (at least) complicated journey through the centre to the south of Leeds plus the challenge of the labyrinthine one-way traffic system in Morley itself.
It is distressing that very sick animals should need to be exposed to the trauma of such a long journey whilst in a deteriorating condition and for animals unable for one reason or another to be taken to Morley, the suffering until the morning must be extreme – verging on a form of cruelty.
For a city the size of Leeds it is illogical not to have the hospital sited in an area more accessible to all Leeds residents, in fact, if one looks at the map one could argue that Leeds does not boast an animal hospital at all, with the exception of the PDSA, which I understand is also closed at night.
I appreciate that there are many pressures on veterinary services but I feel that a rethink about emergency provision for animals to the north of the city centre is long overdue.
The area in which I live is socially very diverse and for many without transport, a trip to Morley is impossible unless the 30 taxi fare is immediately available (always supposing a taxi will agree to take the pet).
For drivers unfamiliar with the route to Morley, the drive is a nightmare and not to be undertaken when under great stress.
I trust that veterinary providers will note these comments and perhaps consider offering a more equitable service.
Janet S Walsh, Leeds 8
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